N79057 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79057 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to First Eclipse Limited in Richmond, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 10, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N79057 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AABB2C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79057 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.7021, -77.4316 on February 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79057 was last updated on March 14, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N79057. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 10, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 14, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FIRST ECLIPSE LIMITED
Address
1426 WESTOVER GARDENS BLVD
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
Virginia23225-4137
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52535454
Mode S Code (Hex)
AABB2C

Additional Details

Registration
N79057
Serial Number
17257849
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 14, 2024
Last Update Date
March 14, 2024
Unique ID
00645090

Last Known Position

Date
February 2, 2026 (UTC 16:48:49)
Airport
Latitude
37.702148
Longitude
-77.431641

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC